Sizing up the Dolphin Nautilus Robotic Pool Cleaner

Designed to win back your leisure time with your pool, the Dolphin Nautilus is a great automatic pool cleaner for those who want an expert level clean, but might not have the budget for the more advanced cleaners.

Dolphin Nautilus Robotic Pool Cleaner

Priced under $700 the Nautilus robotic cleaner vacuums and scrubs in-ground pools up to 50 feet in length. It will clean any type of in-ground pool and scrub it free of dirt, algae and bacteria. The Nautilus maneuvers around ladders drains, stairs, and it will climb part of the way up your pool's wall. Once the pool is clean, the unit shuts itself off automatically.

The Dolphin Nautilus pool cleaner not only spotlessly cleans your pool but also filters your water at the same time. Since it has its own motor, it works independently of your filter system, and purifies your water as it helps distribute pool chemicals. The unit will clean an average size pool in only three hours, trapping all debris in its internal filter bag as it goes. The Large filter surface collects even the finest dust particles at a suction rate of 4,233 gallons per hour. When in use, the Nautilus does not clog up your filter system or cause additional back washing.

Weighing only 18.75 lbs., the unit is lightweight and easy to carry or remove from the pool. Driven by an internal computer-controlled scanning technology that directs the cleaner to all areas of your pool floor, insuring that it is spotless regardless of its shape.

The unit is completely safe and operates on 24 volts at a cost of only pennies per day. The Nautilus is easy to service and troubleshoot, with easy access to all components; eliminating costly specialized repair costs.

The Cons

1. No remote control. While plug-n-play self programming is a great feature for automated scanning, you cannot manually control the device for fast spot cleaning.
2. No caddy. While the device is lightweight you'll have to carry the cleaner. This is can be a nuisance for some people. A caddy can be purchased separately for an additional $100 +/- from your retailer. If you are going to spend extra cash for a caddy why not spend that same amount of cash and get a better cleaner that comes with a caddy (and a remote).
3. No grab-n-go handle. The two big conveniences here are for transporting your cleaner (see caddy above) and pulling the device from the water. While it might sound a tad lazy, I don't the addition of a handle makes things so much easier.

 The Pros

1.  The price. At just under $700 you get a good cleaner and if your budget is tight and you want a decent cleaner the Nautilus is a suitable choice.

Summary

Small, lightweight and affordable, the Dolphin Nautilus is an effective and efficient residential pool cleaner. If you have the budget I recommend spending a few more dollars and upgrading to the Dolphin Oasis Z5.